Malicious Code Injection in suharta-poke31: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166159: Malicious code in suharta-poke31 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
suharta-poke31 is an npm package that appears to be part of a broader campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but this comes at the cost of security and integrity within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in suharta-poke31 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially compromise other packages and applications relying on this ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious gain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall suharta-poke31If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the suharta-poke31 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The suharta-poke31 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package publishing. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
suharta-poke31 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and other packages that depend on it.
You should uninstall the suharta-poke31 package immediately using the command npm uninstall suharta-poke31.
Currently, there is no patched version available for suharta-poke31. The best course of action is to remove the package from your project.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation.
